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Kumutoto Bay.
Kumutoto Bay Campsite

Located in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area in the Marlborough region

A sheltered east-facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings required all year. 

Book Kumutoto Bay Campsite online

Queen Charlotte Sound - boat access only.

 

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1689688, N5437892.
Latitude: -41.20537, Longitude: 174.06974

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.

Kumutoto Bay – Kumutoto West Track

The track from Kumutoto Campsite to the next bay is closed due to a large windfall and a slip. The slip is 30 metres across and has removed the track entirely in this section.

Do not attempt to cross the windfall or the slip. Access to the camp and the jetty are not affected by this damage.